Sunday, August 2, 2009

All Good Things Must Come To An End

We have to wake up at 4:30 a.m. tomorrow morning because we have to be at Charles de Gaulle airport at 6:00 a.m. so last night was really the last chance we had to go out. We got together with our friend Nigel for dinner and drinks which was fantastic because visits with him are few and far between. We started out at Le Georges, the restaurant on the top of the Pompidou and then went to L'Open Cafe (fairly infamous gay bar at night) after for a beer. Poor Nigel. I think he was ready for a long night and was ready to show us the city. Dinner already bled into our bedtime and by the time we had finished one drink we were both ready to fall over. What can I say. We're a couple Cinderellas. Have to be home by midnight.
This morning we woke up and decided to head to Pere Lachaise Cemetary. First we thought we'd have breakfast... we're getting less and less picky. Here's a flattering shot of us eating a piece of cold pizza next to some dog shit on a dirty bench near a busy street. The glamour meals never end.

Once we got to the cemetary, the travel guide we usually take with us everywhere gives a tour of suggested gravesites to go to. A lot of famous people are burried there like Oscar Wilde (pictured below with the kisses on the angel tombstone), Edith Piaf, and Gertrude Stein.
Of course, the most popular tourist attraction in the cemetery is Jim Morrison. There was, of course, a crush of people trying to look at what really doesn't amount to anything spectacular. That said, as soon as we saw a crowd, we were right there taking pictures and suddenly pulling a LaToya Jackson, totally interested and wanting a great picture of this memorable moment.
Once we had got out photo ops, we went for lunch and Ryan was keen to capture our one last day of vacation with some great pictures. I am officaly OVER having my picture taken and refused to cooperate.
Well, Ryan just finished organizing our luggage and we're going to spend one last quiet evening out and about, and then turn in early. Here's a little video of what we'll be doing in about 12 (or so) hours - something we filmed on the way here and forgot to post. We'll do one last posting once we're home. Bye for now.


4 comments:

Mom said...

Just know that I am feeling sad also, this has been a wonderful journey with you both. The posts always with humour in them made me laugh every day, the beautiful pictures you have taken, thank you & know that I have appreciated it all.Glad you have had a great trip and look forward to seeing you both soon. Want to have a close look at those gorgeous rings! & I couldn't be more thrilled about the up & coming wedding, & to have Jesse as part of our family, my son-in-law. Aren't we lucky!

Safe trip home boys! Have enjoyed this immensely!

XO

Unknown said...

Happy landings, boys!

*dalyn said...

sorry boys... Vancouver had an early autumn this year! all the leaves have fallen off the trees, been raked up and sent to city compost! not one left for you to turn over... sigh. too bad. see you SOON!!! *dalyn
ps. you heard about the tripple homicide in your building right? all over the news (i think even CNN?) two days ago. "still under investigation" is all they keep saying when asked if there's a suspect.

Gucci Muse said...

So sad your trip is coming to an end.

Thoroughly enjoyed the cemetary trip-never thought to visit one while on vacation.

Adore Oscar Wilde!

Loved the blue in the street photo-just a gorgeous color!